Hindu Crowds Mourn Mayor of Calcutta

The transcript describes a period of larger broods due to dry weather, followed by the funeral of Sengatta, a respected nationalist leader and mayor of Calcutta. The funeral, attended by thousands, included a procession and homage to Sengatta, who was a friend of Gandhi and respected by the British. The ceremony concluded with a cremation at the ghat, with many in attendance mourning his loss.

What was the effect of the dry spring and summer on the broods?

• They were smaller than usual.

• They disappeared completely.

• They were larger than usual.

• There was no change in size.

What role did Sengatta hold in Calcutta?

• He was a British official.

• He was a local businessman.

• He was a religious leader.

• He was the elected mayor and nationalist leader.

How many people gathered to pay homage to Sengatta?

• Ten thousand

• Twenty thousand

• Forty thousand

• Thirty thousand

Where did Sengatta complete his law studies?

• Yale University

• Cambridge University

• Harvard University

• Oxford University

What was the final destination of Sengatta's funeral procession?

• The British embassy

• The burning ground or ghat

• The city hall

• A local church